STAR SE-12/16 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The STAR SE-12/16 Horizontal Machining Center is designed for precision turning and milling with a focus on compact workpieces. It features a single main spindle capable of handling a maximum turning diameter and swing of 0.630 inches and a maximum turning length of 5.310 inches, supporting bar diameters up to 0.500 inches. The spindle operates at up to 10,000 RPM with 2.90 HP power, ensuring effective machining within its size range. The machine employs two slide-type tool carriers: the primary supports up to 5 turning and 5 rotary tools, while the secondary supports up to 3 turning and 3 rotary tools, enabling simultaneous use of two cutting tools to enhance productivity. This 4-axis machining center provides 0.500 inches travel on both the X and Y axes (expandable to 0.630 inches), with a Z-axis travel of 5.500 inches and rapid traverse rates of 590 ipm on all axes. The compact travel ranges and dual tool slides make it ideal for small, intricate components requiring precise multi-tool operations within a constrained footprint, suitable for industries where tight tolerances on small parts are critical. Its combination of moderate spindle speed, multiple tool simultaneous cutting, and rapid axis movement provides a balance of accuracy and efficiency for high-precision small part machining tasks.